Timeline of World War II

By bamallard
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    World War II 1914- 1918

  • The Black Hand

    A Serbian secret society called the Black Hand assinated the Archduke, Franz Ferdinand.

  • The War Begins

    Serbia failed to meet the requirements of the Ultimatium that Austry- Hungary gave. Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia.

  • Germans and Rusians

    Germany declares war on Russia

  • Germans and the French

    Germany declares war on France.

  • The UK

    The UK declares war on Germany after the Germans invade Belgium.

  • Austria- Hungary, Serbia, Russia, and Germany

    Austria- Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia does the same for Germany.

  • Mr. President

    President Woodrow Wilson announces that the United States will remain neutral.

  • Deep in the Trenches

    The first battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in.

  • Ypres

    Battle of Ypres begins,

  • North Sea

    The UK declares the North Sea as a military area, effectivly creating a blockade of goods to Germany.

  • "war Zone"

    Germany declares "war Zone' around Great Britian.

  • Poison

    The 2nd Battle of Ypres begins and Germans first time to use poison gas.

  • Sinking Ships

    The Lusitanie sinks

  • Taking Control

    Tsa rNicholas II takes personal control oveer Russia's armies.

  • Battle of Verdun

    This was the longest and bloodiest battle during WWII.

  • Battle of Jutland

    This was a major naval battle of the war.

  • Battle of the Somme

    During the Battle of the Somme tanks were first introduced into war.

  • Zimmerman Telegram

    It was sent, intercepted and deciphered.

  • Tsar Nicholas II

    Tsar Nicholas II abdicates

  • WWII Welcomes the US

    The US declares war on Germany.

  • The Bolsheviks

    The Bolsheviks overthrow the Russian government.

  • Central Powers

    Armistice is agreed upon between the new Rusiian government and central powers goes into effect.

  • Peace

    President Woodrow Wilson issues 14 issues to peace.

  • Treaty Signed

    Russia signs the Treaty of Brest Litovsk.

  • Fleeing the scene

    Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates and flees Germany.

  • 11th hour on the 11th day or the 11th month

    Germany signs the armistice at Compiengne, France. Fighting ends at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11.